What Is the Maximum Number of Covalent Bonds an Element

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum number of covalent bonds an element with atomic number 8 can make with hydrogen?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 6

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, innate reaction to a stimulus that does not depend on prior learning or conditioning.

Negative Punishment

A behavioral strategy involving the removal of a desirable stimulus following an undesirable behavior to decrease the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.

Positive Punishment

A behavior modification technique that involves the addition of an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification by which the likelihood of a behavioral response increases by the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.